pedicel /pedˈi-sel/ (biology) noun- The stalk of a single flower in an inflorescence
- The stalk of a sedentary animal
- The stalk of an animal organ, eg a crab's eye
ORIGIN: Botanists' dimin of L pēs, pedis the foot pedicellāˈria noun (pl pedicellāˈriae) A small stalked (or sessile) pincer-like calcareous structure on the surface of a starfish or sea-urchin pedˈicellate (or /-disˈ or -selˈ/) adjective Provided with a pedicel |